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2016 Nissan Rogue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Rogue.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2016 Nissan Rogue is an SUV equipped with an automatic transmission (variable gear ratios) and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 25/31/27 mpg city/highway/combined. Owner-reported reliability data records 536 total complaints for this model year, with Power Train as the top complaint area and 7 recalls on file. Within the Rogue’s 1999–2026 complaint history, the 2023 model holds the highest count at 654 complaints and the 1999 model the lowest at 1, placing the 2016 edition near the upper end of reported problem volume. That standing means the 2016 Rogue is one of the more frequently reported model years in the nameplate’s tracked history and should be scrutinized closely for powertrain and recall-related concerns.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy25/31/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165464BA1J
Spark plug224013TA1B
Battery244103JA2A
Front wiper blades288904BA1B alt 288904BA0C
Serpentine belt117204BA0B
Thermostat21200EA000 alt 21049ED00A
Cabin air filter272774BU0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3549 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 31 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Rogue of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.0–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.00 sec — 2016 SL
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016SL 2.5L I-49.00 sec16.80 sec170 hpAWD
2016SL 2.5L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec170 hpAWD
2017SL Hybrid Pure Drive 2.0L I-4 + Elec 30-kW8.80 sec16.80 sec176 hpAWD
2017SL Hybrid Pure Drive 2.0L I-4 + Elec 30-kW9.10 sec17.00 sec176 hpAWD
2014SL 2.5L I-48.90 sec17.00 sec170 hpAWD
2014SL 2.5L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec170 hpAWD
2014SL 2.5L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec170 hpAWD
2019SV 2.5L I-49.50 sec17.20 sec170 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 · API · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.0-26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · API · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.25 qt
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.6
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts31
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-26.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub92.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.43 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM51 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 176 - 205 / max variation 14.5 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 32 /; Front: 25; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122; Rear: 62 /; Front: 122; Rear: 62
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishRear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0008
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0014; Rear: .0028

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Nissan Rogue recorded 536 complaints, 7 recalls, and no investigations, placing its complaint level slightly below the 2015 figure (545 complaints) but above the 2017 total (591 complaints). Recall activity in 2016 was lower than the peak years of 2014‑2015 (10 and 9 recalls respectively) and higher than the 2017‑2018 period (5 and 3 recalls). Across the generation, complaints remained elevated from 2008 through 2018, with a noticeable dip in 20192020 before rising again in 2023, indicating that 2016 falls within the mid‑range of a generally high‑complaint arc. The absence of investigations in 2016 contrasts with the single investigation in 2015 and the two investigations in 2017, suggesting a relatively quieter regulatory scrutiny that year. Overall, the 2016 model presents average complaint volume for its era with reduced recall frequency, making it a usable used option pending a thorough pre‑purchase inspection.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
322
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
536
Owner complaints
35 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 536 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train118
Electrical System56
Unknown Or Other51
Air Bags45
Structure17
Engine14
Seat Belts11
Seats11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V716000SeatsReported 14/11/2017

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The vehicles have front passenger seat frames that may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to meet performance… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 08, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer…

16V244000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 26/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50… Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 322 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Rogue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Rogue get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg.